Abdulrahman B., 13

Abdulrahman is a 13 years old boy living with his parents, he attends a junior government secondary school where he aspires to become a successful businessman in the future. Parents are struggling to take care of the children as the father is not currently working but mother is doing some petty trading. 13 years old right handed male student with inability to fully extend all the fingers of his right hand except the little finger due to burns injury he sustained as a toddler when he grasped exhaust of a motorcycle. He was treated at home with no physiotherapy leading to the deformity. Condition is affecting his performance in school and other activities of daily living’ Examination shows flexion contracture of all the digits of the right hand except the fifth, joints supple except for restrictive volar skin. Upon presentation at our hospital and after further evaluation, a diagnosis of Post-burns Flexor Contracture of Right hand D1-D4 was made. This procedure will greatly improve Abdulrahman's life by restoring his finger mobility, reducing stiffness, and relieving pain. It enhances grip, fine motor skills, and hand strength, allowing better performance of daily tasks like writing, dressing, eating, and playing. Improved hand function boosts independence, participation in school activities, and engagement in social and recreational activities. Correction of the deformity also increases confidence, reduces embarrassment, and supports emotional well-being. It prevents worsening deformity, supports normal growth, and improves overall quality of life for both the child and the family.

Abdulrahman, a primary school student, presented with deformities of right hand thumb, index, middle and ring fingers following burn injury. He did not have any other medical condition. Examination revealed severe contracture deformities of the aforementioned digits that makes it impossible for him to write or effectively use the hand which happened to be his dominant hand. The first webspace was very tight, however, the joints were supple. He had contracture release that completely free those digits and the first web space. Patient is currently to grasp and write with the hand without difficulty. He is currently on follow up and physiotherapy to ensure the hand remains supple and functional. The family appreciate Helpster Charity for the medical support given to their child, now he is going to function well with his fingers.

With timely and appropriate surgical release followed by intensive physiotherapy, the prognosis is generally good. Most patients regain satisfactory hand function and range of motion. However, delayed treatment or poor rehabilitation may lead to stiffness, recurrence of contracture, or limited fine motor control. Continuous physiotherapy and proper postoperative care greatly improve long-term outcomes and hand flexibility. This procedure will greatly improve Abdulrahman's life by restoring his finger mobility, reducing stiffness, and relieving pain. It enhances grip, fine motor skills, and hand strength, allowing better performance of daily tasks like writing, dressing, eating, and playing. Improved hand function boosts independence, participation in school activities, and engagement in social and recreational activities. Correction of the deformity also increases confidence, reduces embarrassment, and supports emotional well-being. It prevents worsening deformity, supports normal growth, and improves overall quality of life for both the child and the family.